Privacy Policy

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This privacy policy describes how Cool History Games ("we", "us", or "the Site") handles information when you visit coolhistorygames.com. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.

Information we collect

We do not require an account, and we do not directly collect personal information. The Site stores game progress (scores, achievements, save state) in your browser's local storage; this data never leaves your device and we cannot read it.

Cookies and third-party advertising

We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other sites on the internet. This includes Google's use of the DoubleClick DART cookie and other identifiers.

You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google's Ads Settings or, for non-Google vendors, at www.aboutads.info (US) or youronlinechoices.eu (EU).

Third-party ad networks may also use cookies and web beacons. Their use of advertising technology is subject to their own privacy policies.

Analytics

We currently do not use Google Analytics, Hotjar, or any other analytics tracker. If we add analytics in the future, we will update this policy and disclose what data is collected.

Children's privacy

Cool History Games is intended as a school-safe educational resource and is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from any user, including children under 13. Because we host AdSense, we have configured our publisher account to comply with COPPA and EU/UK GDPR-K provisions where applicable. Parents, teachers, and school administrators are encouraged to contact us at privacy@coolhistorygames.com with any concerns.

Schools and classroom use

Cool History Games is free to use in classrooms and libraries. Because no accounts or personal data are required, the site is suitable for use under most district privacy policies. Administrators wishing to whitelist this domain for school firewalls should permit coolhistorygames.com and *.googlesyndication.com (for ad delivery).

Your rights

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or California, you may have additional rights under GDPR, UK GDPR, or CCPA. Because we do not collect personal data, most requests reduce to clearing your browser's local storage (which you can do yourself in browser settings). For other requests, email privacy@coolhistorygames.com.

Changes

We may update this policy. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact

Questions? Email privacy@coolhistorygames.com.